Phillips County, Kansas tornadoes

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39 confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1950). Most recent: May 29, 2013, EF1. 2026 so far: 0 preliminary reports preliminary

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Every tornado path in the county

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At a glance

Total391950 to 2025

Per year0.5average since 1950

Peak monthMay14 of 39

StrongestF4May 10, 1985

Deaths0whole paths, see note

Injuries2whole paths, see note

Deaths and injuries are NOAA's totals for each tornado's whole path, which can extend beyond Phillips County.

When tornadoes hit here

By month

May is the peak month, with 14 of 39 tornadoes.

By time of day

Most often around 6:00 PM. Times as recorded by NOAA, mostly Central Standard Time.

By year, 1950 to 2025

The line is the five-year average. Tornadoes before about 1953 were under-reported, and better radar since the 1990s finds more weak ones.

By rating

EF0

EF1

EF2

EF3

EF4

Ratings before February 2007 use the original F scale; the numbers line up with today's EF scale. Unknown means NOAA could not assign a rating.

Notable tornadoes

Strongest

All 39 tornadoes, newest first

Tornadoes, newest first
Date	Rating	Path length	Width	Injuries
May 29, 2013	EF1	0.78 mi	40 yd	0
Apr 27, 2012	EF0	4.44 mi	40 yd	0
Jun 20, 2011	EF3	8.4 mi	100 yd	0
Jun 1, 2011	EF0	0.46 mi	20 yd	0
May 31, 2007	EF0	0.25 mi	25 yd	0
May 4, 2007	EF1	0.5 mi	75 yd	0
May 16, 2004	F0	2 mi	50 yd	0
Jun 23, 2003	F0	0.2 mi	30 yd	0
May 20, 2001	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0
Apr 20, 2001	F0	1 mi	100 yd	0
May 26, 2000	F0	0.6 mi	20 yd	0
Jun 3, 1999	F0	0.5 mi	30 yd	0
Jun 8, 1998	F0	0.5 mi	30 yd	0
Apr 11, 1991	F1	8 mi	100 yd	0
Apr 23, 1989	F1	0.1 mi	50 yd	0
Apr 23, 1989	F1	0.1 mi	50 yd	0
Apr 23, 1989	F0	0.1 mi	23 yd	0
Apr 23, 1989	F0	0.1 mi	23 yd	0
Apr 23, 1989	F1	0.1 mi	50 yd	0
Apr 23, 1989	F0	0.1 mi	23 yd	0
Apr 23, 1989	F0	0.1 mi	23 yd	0
Jul 7, 1987	F0	1 mi	50 yd	0
May 10, 1985	F4	56 mi	1,000 yd	2
May 10, 1985	F4	33 mi	1,000 yd	0
Mar 26, 1985	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0
Jun 12, 1984	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0
Mar 14, 1983	F1	0.5 mi	100 yd	0
Jul 4, 1980	F0	0.5 mi	100 yd	0
Apr 19, 1979	F1	4.3 mi	200 yd	0
Apr 19, 1979	F1	0.1 mi	33 yd	0
Jul 5, 1978	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0
Jun 7, 1967	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0
May 26, 1967	F1	0.9 mi	100 yd	0
May 25, 1965	F1	0.1 mi	10 yd	0
May 25, 1965	F1	19.9 mi	200 yd	0
May 20, 1957	F0	1 mi	300 yd	0
May 27, 1955	F0	8 mi	10 yd	0
Jun 26, 1952	F2	12 mi	10 yd	0
May 23, 1950	F0	0.2 mi	250 yd	0

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Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center severe weather database, 1950 to 2025, and SPC preliminary reports for 2026. Page built October 12, 2026.